The beginning...

Movement has always been a part of my life. When I say movement I mean dance and expression through movement of the body. I was a trained dancer and loved how I could express and release myself through dance. Over time my life calling turned from dancer to mother -- a full-time working mom of two little ones. My direction and focus changed and there was little to no "expression" until yoga. Yoga became this amazing drug that fed my inner desire for breath and life through a new found movement of the body. I no longer needed the stage, the lights and music, I found myself in my own light and music and my mat was my stage! It has been a amazing! Over the years yoga has become a constant through practice and meditation for me and my family. The moments of my little kiddos meditating through breath before bed and my hubby rolling around in Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose) make me smile.

Our little suburban life turned from ordinary to extraordinary in June of 2013 when we moved from Colorado to a little town in Indonesia. Upon leaving for Indonesia I quit my job and took the time to be officially certified as a yoga instructor. The intensive was true to it's name -- intense! It was a beautiful week of self-growth and discovery. A week I will never forget. Not very long after we all boarded a plane and headed to Indonesia.

It has almost been a year and it has been a momentous adventure. I have taught close to 100 yoga classes that have involved students from places like Chile, South Africa, Australia, Mongolia, Canada and Indonesia. I have been able to experience yoga in magical places touched by ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples and been in earshot of the famous Sydney Opera House while Vinyasa-flowing on my "stage".

Throughout this yoga adventure I have learned so much. The need to share has prompted this blog. From travel to food to poses to purpose I hope to share this blessing in hopes that someone might benefit from this magic I call yoga!


My kiddos, Hannah and Mason, meditating before bed (2010)...